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CUV 192V

1979 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

78,228 mi
Last recorded78,228 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCUV 192V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 78,228 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 77,773 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 76,483 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 75,954 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 72,533 miles

front and rear cross members rusty

front to rear chassis rails starting to corrode

inner and outer sills show signs of repairs

rear w/arches starting to corrode

vechicle has been lowered

Pass 24 Oct 2014 68,957 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 68,657 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 66,659 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 66,647 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pipes corroded

How Reliable is the Ford Escort?

Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.

63.1%
Pass Rate
4,830
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
821,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 465,333
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 447,459
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 433,778
Brake pipe excessively corroded 419,450
constant velocity joint gaiter split 203,602
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CUV 192V is a 1979 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1979 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 49,279 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Escort fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 465,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CUV 192V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Escort typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 47 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CUV 192V?

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What year was CUV 192V registered?

CUV 192V is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 2 August 1979.

Is CUV 192V safe to buy?

The MOT history for CUV 192V shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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